The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Epicurus offered therapy for those fears, trying to argue us out of our anxieties. Admirable though this may be, it might be thought a waste of time. Later Epicureans came up with their own ways of delivering the master's message in ever more effective ways. There is no better example than Lucretius, who set down the message in Latin verse. We'll be concentrating on his honeyed words next time.